Slippery catch

John Pulmougn (centre, with cap) from the Nongi tribe in the North Waghi district of Western Highlands province, was a lucky fisherman when he caught this huge eel on Wednesday.
The eel, measuring 1.6m long and 35cm wide, was caught in the Gaa River.
Mr Pulmougn showing off his catch at his village before it was cut up for the cooking pots.